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Gathering Programs and Events

Mornings

Adults and high schoolers sign up for a week long, morning workshop when they register for the FGC Gathering. All children (birth through rising ninth grade) are in age-specific Junior Gathering groups (the children's program). Some adults choose to serve as Junior Gathering or High School volunteer staff and receive a workgrant for their service. High Schoolers who want to work with Junior Gathering children may choose the morning workshop "Ministry with Children."

Evenings

Adults gather each evening to hear a speaker or performer. One night early in the week, they choose among a couple dozen Interest Groups, generally led by Gathering attenders. Mid week, Friends of all ages gather for an evening together which is usually a concert. High Schoolers are welcome at all evening programs.

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Early Mornings, Afternoons, Late Evenings

During these times, Friends choose among a wide variety of events generally lasting 60 to 90 minutes, including:

Children and Teens

Children and teens flourish in age groups at the Gathering. Children are in their own programs every morning (during adult workshops) and every evening (during evening programs) -- except for the mid-week intergenerational evening program. High schoolers (starting with rising tenth graders) are housed in their own dorm, sign up for a morning workshop, have some high school specific activities and also may participate in many afternoon options.